BREAKING: Riot in Lagos, 6 killed, security operatives wade-in-breaking-riot-in-lagos-6-killed-policemen-injured-updated

– A riot reportedly broke out in the Mile 12 area of Lagos state

– Security operatives are said to have brought the situation under control

– There are conflicting reports about the number of casualties

– A school within the area has reportedly been razed

– The Lagos state government has temporarily closed down markets in the area

Emerging reports suggest that the riot in Mile 12 has been brought under control by security operatives Earlier on, hoodlums had reportedly caused panic by vandalising vehicles. An unconfirmed source disclosed that a school in the area had been razed. The source further informed that some hoodlums have been killed, while policemen were injured in the row. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Security operatives are said to have taken control of the situation Channels TV reports that residents of the area have remained indoors for fear of being attacked. There are speculation that an ethnic clash might be the cause of the fracas which began in Agility area of Mile 12. There were conflicting reports as to the number of casualties recorded. Initial reports put the death toll at 4, but The Nation reports that about 5 people were killed while many others were injured. Reports from The Punch however, states that the death toll is as high as 6 and there are fears that it may rise. As of the time of filing this report, no one has been able to give reasons for the crisis. The fight is said to have started about 2 nights ago, following an accident involving a motorcycle. A motorcyclist reportedly ran into a one-way route within the area and he was almost lynched for knocking down a pedestrian. In a bid to get motorcyclist to take the injured pedestrian to the hospital, the situation degenerated. Sources disclose that the rider was an Hausa man and the injured was allegedly Yoruba, hence, the friction began. Traders in the popular Mile 12 market were attacked with their goods destroyed.
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Senate reduces JAMB fees to N2,500

– Senate amends the Act that established JAMB
– Says the validity period for UTME may soon be three years
– Demanded the building of a laboratory in every higher institution for easy understanding of CBT.

we has gathered that the Nigerian Senate has resolved to amend the Act establishing the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to extend the validity of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to three years. READ ALSO: Post-UTME: Check out cut off marks for your school of choice The decision which was reached after the consideration of a report by the committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND chaired by Senator Binta Garba (APC Adamawa North) changed. The Senate in 2015 had mandated the committee to investigate the new JAMB admission policy and the unification of the all their tertiary institution examinations and had also directed the committee to include in its report, the amendment of the ACT establishing JAMB so as to extend the validity period for the examination to three years. The Senate however adopted the recommendation that the UTME examination should have a validity period of three years to reduce the financial burden on parents. Similarly, the upper chamber also resolved that the examination fees be reviewed downwards to N2500 while change of course and institutions as well as any other changes surrounding the examination be free. The Senate further resolved that computer laboratories should be built in all higher institutions of learning to aid Computer Based Test (CBT).  on Saturday However, the lawmakers rejected a move to cut by 70 per cent, the examination cost for National Examination Council (NECO) and the West African Examination Council (WAEC). Speaking earlier, Senator Binta Marsi said that most of the universities had low capacity to accommodate the amount of student who seek admission on a yearly basis. She therefore advocated the establishment of more institutions to accommodate the growing student population. The Senate thereafter adjourned plenary to Thursday, March 3.
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Nigerians To Shun Banks Today, As They Say No To High Charges

Nigerians are boycotting banking activities today to protest against what they term exorbitant deductions by banks, among other reasons.

A not-for-profit group, Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CAFON), dedicated to advocacy for consumer rights and protection is leading the protest. Led by Sola Salako, CAFON and the Coalition of Nigerian Consumer Protection Associations have designated March 1, 2016, as a "No Banking Day", calling on banks' customers to boycott all forms of banking activities and banks.

According to Salako, the #NoBankingDay is aimed at persuading Nigerian banks to review their charges downwards. The group is also calling for a review of bank forms and contracts to include more protection for consumers and for consumer complaints to be resolved promptly and satisfactorily.

Other demands are that banks must clear fees with consumers before debiting their accounts and that CBN must review the new Stamp Duty Charge, Account Maintenance Charge and Debit Card Maintenance Fees.